Villages · Scottish Lowlands
Torthorwald
In or near Locharbriggs.
Torthorwald — a village in scotland lowlands.

Billy McCrorie — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries · 6.0 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Place summary
Torthorwald is a village located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its historical significance and traditional architecture. The village offers a glimpse into rural Scottish life, with local amenities that cater to residents and visitors alike. The surrounding landscape features typical lowland scenery, providing a tranquil setting for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.0897, -3.5151
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG1 3PX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Dumfries — 6 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2635625 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby

Torthorwald Castle
Castles · 0.1 km

Churchyard and Gatepiers, Torthorwald Parish Church
Historic churches · 0.2 km

Gars Hill, West Roucan
Vineyards · 0.9 km

Camp Hill, Tinlaw
Vineyards · 0.9 km

Tinlaw
Mountains & hills · 0.9 km

Redhills
Vineyards · 1.5 km

Bellridding Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.0 km

Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km

Beacon Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km

Collin
Villages · 2.4 km

John D. Laurie Memorial Plaque
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km

Tinwald House
Historic houses · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 4Castles · Scottish Lowlands
Torthorwald Castle
Torthorwald Castle — complex castle ruins in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, UK.
Historic churches · Scottish Lowlands
Churchyard and Gatepiers, Torthorwald Parish Church
Churchyard and Gatepiers, Torthorwald Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.

Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Gars Hill, West Roucan
Gars Hill, West Roucan — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Camp Hill, Tinlaw
Camp Hill, Tinlaw — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Lowlands
Redhills
Redhills — a UK vineyard in scotland lowlands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Where to eat & stay near Torthorwald
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Dumfries Caravan Park
Dumfries Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Lowlands
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL
Partridge Cottage CAMC CL — a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Campsites · Scottish Lowlands
Kirk Loch Campsite
Kirk Loch Campsite — a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Comlongon Castle (Hotel)
Comlongon Castle (Hotel) — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 7Hotels · Scottish Lowlands
Kings Arms Hotel
Kings Arms Hotel — a hotel in scotland lowlands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Lowlands
Marthrown of Mabie
Marthrown of Mabie — a hostel in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben
Bruce Arms Public House, 3 Castle Street, Lochmaben in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
73-77 English Street, Dumfries
73-77 English Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries
Rob Roy Public House, 63-65 Queensberry Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries
The Globe Inn, 56 High Street, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries
Queen O' The South Public House, 8-10 Nith Place, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs · Scottish Lowlands
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries
75 Friars Vennel, Dumfries in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torthorwald?
- Torthorwald is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG1 3PX).
- What is Torthorwald?
- Torthorwald — a village in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Torthorwald?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG1 3PX.
- How do I get to Torthorwald?
- The nearest railway station is Dumfries, about 6.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG1 3PX.